my Master Flow Q-MAXX MF-1050 Air Compressor


Gets really hot after about only 5 minutes of run time... Is this normal?
Oh and there is a filter, the stock one but it is not pictured.
Thanks!

I don't own that one, but all small compressors can quickly get pretty hot. Owners manual might have guidance about how long you can safely run it. I have the Slime COMP 06 compressor which is pretty similar. It's rated for 10 mins continuous use, then a 15-minute cool-down period.

There's a big comaprison of 12v compressors that shows the operating temps... most were hanging out at 130-150F

That's a sweet compressor though... I picked 2 of them up myself

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Former CRD owner... now I just sit around and stare at the wall.

what kinda lube do I use after I take this apart for cleaning and checking everything?

No jokes please...

I have that same compressor. (actually I have several different compressors..lol) This one is the best one and it works really well but it will get hot. But that said, I havn't had any trouble with it. I never took it apart like you are suggesting, though.

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05 BLACK KJ - 42RLE & NP242
Skids, Hooks, Bent Rock Rail, Lifted, A/T's, etc.
NY and PA and Florida ONF Special Custom Organic Trail Rash

they sell air compressor oil at almost any hard ware store, or just some light weight oil of any kind really. used sparingly too i might add!

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2003 limited 3.7L V6
Vader Edition

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3219059

I have the same one and love it. For the money (about $60) and size I don't think you can beat it. I bought it based on this article...

http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodreview/ ... ormain.htm

I believe it has an auto shut off when it gets too hot. I have used it to fill 4 245/70/16 tires from 20 psi (beach) to 40 psi without stopping (I find it easier to overfill and then let air out to get the right pressure.) After 5 min of rest it even filled up a set of 33's on a friends truck from 25 psi to 35. I have found that the pressure gauge on this model is off by almost 10 psi - when I fill to 48 psi the tire will actually be at 40 psi.

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'04 Liberty Limited - 245/70/16 Firestone Destination AT's, Mopar tow hooks, Draw-Tite Class IV hitch, Skid Row Engine & Transmission Skids, Mopar T-Case & Gas Tank Skids, Extended Breather Tubes, Red Top Optima, Sylvania Silver Star head lights, Hella 500FF bumper mounted driving lights